Train With Tik Maynard
Thoughtful Training Focused on Better Communication.
International event rider, trainer, and two-time Road to the Horse champion Tik Maynard teaches riders to understand why their horse responds the way they do.
From young horses and OTTBs to confidence issues, groundwork, jumping, and everyday training challenges, learn Tik’s horse-first approach through comprehensive masterclasses, practical courses, and real training sessions.
NEW: Restarting the Off-the-Track Thoroughbred
From Racetrack to Sport Horse
A comprehensive masterclass on how to evaluate, choose, retrain, and develop an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred with Tik Maynard.
An OTTB doesn't come to you as a blank slate. They bring athleticism, sensitivity, an incredible willingness to try; and an entire education from the racetrack.
In his newest masterclass, Tik Maynard takes you through the process of developing an Off-the-Track Thoroughbred for their second career, from choosing the right horse to building the confidence, balance, communication, and adjustability needed for sport.
Follow three Thoroughbreds at three different stages of the process: one fresh off the track, one several months into their transition, and one several years into their second career.
You'll learn how to:
- Understand how racing can shape an OTTB's behaviour and responses
- Find, evaluate, and choose the right Thoroughbred for your goals
- Help your new OTTB transition from racetrack life
- Build confidence through curiosity and thoughtful training
- Restart your OTTB under saddle
- Develop balance, rhythm, canter, energy, and thoughtfulness
- Introduce jumping and build adjustability
- Progress from individual exercises to courses and competition
- Recognize when to move forward—and when your horse needs more time
Early Bird: $79.99
Whether you're considering your first OTTB, have just brought one home, or are already developing a Thoroughbred for sport, this course gives you a start-to-finish framework you can return to throughout your horse's second career.
Early Bird: $79.99 Available through August 28.
Regular price: $129.99
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Want more than the OTTB Masterclass?
With Member for Life, you don't have to choose.
Get the new Restarting the Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Masterclass, plus Tik's complete NF+ training library—and access to the wider NF+ masterclass library.
That means you can continue learning with Tik as you work through confidence, behaviour, groundwork, young horses, trailering, spooky horses, and real-world training problems.
Individual Courses
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How to "Play" With Your Horse
Learn More2x Road to the Horse champion and FEI event rider Tik Maynard teaches 5 "play" exercises in his latest Equestrian Masterclass course.
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How to Introduce Spooky Fences
Learn MoreTik Maynard breaks down the psychology behind spookiness and teaches you how to reframe your horse’s fear response into curiosity, confidence, and trust.
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How to Train the Pushy Horse
Learn MoreTik Maynard unpacks the psychology behind pushy horses and gives you the tools to retrain their behavior with patience, consistency, and mutual respect.
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How to Solve Trailering Issues
Learn MoreTik blends performance-level expertise with natural horsemanship, emotional awareness, and behavior-based groundwork to tackle horse trailer loading problems.
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How to Train the Young Horse
Learn MoreTik Maynard takes you inside his thoughtful, proven approach to building trust, focus, and rideability in young horses; without rushing, forcing, or overwhelming them.
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How to Train the Spooky & Anxious Horse
Learn MoreIn this Masterclass,Tik Maynard helps you decode the spooky or anxious horse with a calm, clear, and deeply compassionate approach. Build confidence and reduce...
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How to Solve Common Training Problems
Learn MoreIn this masterclass, ou’ll ride along with real horses and real moments, learning how to: help a shut down horse, build confidence in jumping, break the cycle of pushy horses, and develop a strong connection.
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How to Understand Horse Behavior
Learn MoreIn this 10-part course, Tik Maynard, international competitor, Road to the Horse champion, and leading voice in humane horsemanship,pulls back the curtain on how horses think, learn, and communicate.
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How to Build Your Horse's Confidence
Learn MoreConfidence isn’t just about desensitization and exposing a horse to scary things. It’s about teaching horses how to think. True confidence isn’t about putting up with stress. It’s about learning how to....
Practical Training. Real Results.
Tik Maynard understands what it means to develop your horse into your partner. His goal is to teach you how to develop a lasting partnership with your horse, regardless of your discipline.
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Build Confidence
Learn how to manage nerves, trust your instincts, and ride with clarity, even in challenging situations.
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Improve Responsiveness
Create a horse that is balanced, adjustable, and tuned in to your aids.
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Standardize Training
Understand how to structure your rides and progress over time, not just day by day.
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Audit Real Rides
Follow along as Tik works through real training challenges, not just ideal situations.
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Train the Mind
Develop the mental skills needed to stay focused, effective, and consistent as a rider.
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Horse-First, Always
Improve performance without sacrificing your horse’s confidence, relaxation, or well-being.
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Tik Maynard's Foundational Bundle
Access NowIn this bundle you get access to four of Tik Maynard's masterclasses to give you a foundation in groundwork. You'll be able to understand your horse's body and language, focus on addressing sticky issues, build confidence and trust, and improve the relationship you have.
What's Included:
- The Confidence Advantage with Tik
- Understanding Horse Behavior
- Solving Common Training Problems
- Introducing Play With Your Horse
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The Spooky & Anxious Horse
Access NowWhen your horse feels unsure, reactive, or overwhelmed, it can be hard to know where to start. This bundle gives you a clear, horse-first approach to building confidence, reducing anxiety, and helping your horse feel safe, understood, and rideable again.
What’s Included
- Tik Maynard Teaches Training the Spooky or Anxious Horse
- Chelsea Canedy Teaches Training the Barn Sour (Herd-Bound) Horse
- Introducing Spooky Fences with Tik Maynard
- Why Does Your Horse Struggle – MasterTalk with Josh Nichol
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The Groundwork Starter Pack
Access NowBetter riding starts on the ground. This bundle is designed to help you build communication, trust, and responsiveness through thoughtful groundwork, giving you the tools to understand your horse, address anxiety, and create a stronger partnership before you ever get in the saddle.
What’s Included
- Two Weeks to Better Groundwork with Chelsea Canedy
- Tik Maynard Teaches Training the Spooky or Anxious Horse
- Tik Maynard Teaches Introducing Play with Your Horse
- Understanding Your Horse's Needs Part 1 with Josh Nichol
- Understanding Your Horse's Needs Part 2 with Josh Nichol
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Getting to Know Your New Horse
Access NowBringing a new horse into your life comes with a lot of unknowns. This bundle is designed to help you understand who your horse is, how they think, and how to build a solid foundation from day one, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan.
What’s Included
- New Horse Starter Pack with Chelsea Canedy
- Tik Maynard Teaches Training the Young Horse
- Understanding Your Horse's Body with Josh Nichol
- Tik Maynard Teaches Understanding Horse Behaviour
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Training the Spooky or Anxious Horse
Access NowThis bundle combines three masterclasses for Tik Maynard. You'll learn how to understand your horse's behavior and how to work with them. You'll also gain access to Tik's course centered on training Spooky or Anxious horses, and the Confidence Advantage. These combination will give you the insight and tools you need to make the progress you want.
What you get:
- Training the Spooky or Anxious Horse, see Tik work through specific issues with spooky horses.
- The Confidence Advantage, watch 3 horses struggling with confidence, learn how to feel safe and secure.
- Understand Your Horse's Behavior, Tik gives an in-depth overview of how to understand where your horse is coming from, so you can meet them where they are.
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The Ultimate Trailering Bundle
Access NowWith this bundle you get access to Tik's unique training problem that solves one big issue, trailering. Being able to load your horse for shows, moves, appointments, and emergencies is a key skill that you shouldn't overlook. If you have a horse that is scared of trailers, won't load, or panics when it's time to walk on, this bundle is for you.
What you get:
- Masterclass: Trailering 101, watch Tik work with through trailering issues with real horses and offer exercises that anyone can do at home.
- Mastertalk: Getting Horses to Load Confidently, listen to Tik explain how and why trailering becomes an issue, and understand how you can work with your horse to solve it.
- Masterclass: Tik Maynard’s Four Building Blocks to Better Horsemanship, learn the foundational groundwork skills needed to increase your horse's trust.
What You Can Expect
With consistent application, riders often experience:
- Increased confidence and clarity in their riding
- A more relaxed, responsive, and rideable horse
- Better structure and purpose in every ride
- Improved ability to handle challenges and setbacks
- A stronger partnership built on trust and understanding
This is about becoming a more effective, thoughtful rider, every time you get on.
Start Building a Better Partnership Today
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